Tephritis californica
Doane, 1899
Tephritis californica is a true fruit fly in the Tephritidae, described by Doane in 1899. It belongs to the Tephritis, a group of small flies known for their patterned wings and association with Asteraceae plants. The is recorded from the United States, though specific details about its remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tephritis californica: /tɛˈfɹaɪtɪs ˌkæləˈfɔːrnɪkə/
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Distribution
United States
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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